While increased surface temperatures and exposure to UV light are exceptional at inhibiting bacterial growth – even in the absence of an antibacterial additive – the transition into fall and winter seasons brings cooler temperatures and more cloud cover, giving bacteria a much better environment for reproduction.Additionally, indoor applications with synthetic turf have controlled, cool ambient temperatures year-round and almost no exposure to UV light, making them slightly more susceptible to harboring bacteria as well. It is in these instances that antibacterial treatments to turf come into play.  Due to the broad spectrum of its antibacterial capabilities and low toxicity to mammal cells, silver is a commonly used antibacterial agent in various materials and machinery, including both medical and nonmedical applications. Once bacteria comes into contact with ionized silver, the silver reacts by binding to the tissue proteins in bacteria, changing their cellular structure and nuclear membrane, resulting in cell distortion and the death of the unwanted organism.Silver is so effective and highly active, that even in low concentrations it can maintain its potency. For example, fabrics with as low as 10 micrograms of silver ion per gram of fabric can sustain its effectiveness (Spielman-Sun et al., 2018). For optimum antibacterial activity and a more thorough cover of surface area, silver is usually integrated into multiple aspects of a finished product. Purchase Green antibacterial grasses will have silver ions infused in both the grass blades and backing material.